LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Level 1 Trauma Operating Room

Overview

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift: Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) a $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates as well as up to $40,000 in financial support to become a RN! Marketing leading hiring rates and up to $5 in shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

Location:

Level 1 Trauma Operating Room - Geisinger Medical Center Danville

• Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patient of all ages during surgical intervention.

• Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.

• Provides basic patient assistance.

• Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.

• Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.

• Actively participates in surgical Time out and operating room briefing according to the universal protocol.

• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before incision of operative procedures.

• Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.

• Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.

• Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.

• Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers.

• Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the registered nurse.

• Maintains and documents universal precautions.

• Initiates emergency procedures.

• Participates in the admission and discharge process.

• Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used.

• Adheres to all policies, protocols and standards of care.

• Performs quality control monitoring.

• Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision.

The Operating Room at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville is a Level 1 Trauma OR which operates 24/7 with 36 specialized rooms, including dedicated spaces for Trauma, Cystoscopy, and Neuro Endovascular procedures.

Apply now for an opportunity to join this collaborative nursing team!

Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body

Skills: Communication, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION :
  We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.